I was shocked to here of Jim's passing. We had lost touch many years ago. I grew up with Jim we were 1st cousins and 4 mths of same age. We spent much of our childhood together, fishing & hunting. We went to the same high school. We lost touch when I was put into the Navy at 16. If someone would email me with information on the cause of his passing I would be greatful magneticdesigns1@gmail.com God bless the Engstrom family

Posted by Rick Smith on May 21, 2019

We met Jim and Fran in our little neighborhood pub a couple years ago and instantly were drawn to them both. Jim was a true gentleman. He had a great sense of humor too. When we first met Jim I mistakenly called him Bill and he laughed and said that I could call him Bill if he could call me Roxanne,LOL We joked about that for months! He was always sharply dressed and always looked so put together in his polo shirts and jeans. We all grew very fond of both Jim and Franny and Jim's illness and passing hit his Backroads family hard. God Bless Franny and the entire Engstrom family. Our hearts go out to you in this very difficult time. Jim will be sorely missed.

Posted by Mike & Julie Wilson on May 17, 2019